7 Postpartum Asanas For New Moms To Release Tension

Child's Pose (Balasana)

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Cat-Cow Stretch

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Bridge Pose

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Cobra Pose

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Seated Forward Bend

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Triangle Pose

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Legs Up the Wall Pose

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